The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that the departure of their men’s “A” cricket team to Pakistan has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
According to a statement issued by the PCB, the Bangladesh A team was supposed to arrive in Islamabad early Wednesday morning. However, due to ongoing protests in the country, their departure has been delayed by 48 hours.
The PCB has been in regular contact with the BCB over the past two days and will continue to collaborate on the revised tour itinerary. Further details will follow in due course.
Initially, Bangladesh A was scheduled to play two four-day and three 50-over matches against Pakistan Shaheens from August 10 to 27. Key Pakistan Test players are expected to represent Pakistan Shaheens in the first four-day match against Bangladesh A.
The upcoming series will be followed by a two-match Test series featuring the senior men’s teams of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Players participating in the series against Bangladesh A will gain valuable preparation for the subsequent Tests.
However, the Test squad players will only be able to participate in the first match, as the second match will conclude just a day before the commencement of the Test series.
The first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will start on August 10, followed by the second red-ball fixture from August 17 to 20. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s senior side is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on August 17, with the first Test match commencing on August 21.
